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The Story of the Buddha in Sculptures | A Journey Through Himalayan Art

The Story of the Buddha in Sculptures | A Journey Through Himalayan Art

Witnessing the Buddha’s Life in Sacred Form From the verdant groves of Lumbini to the unyielding calm of the Bodhi tree, Gautama Buddha's life is l...
A Life of Compassion: Celebrating the 14th Dalai Lama on His Birthday

A Life of Compassion: Celebrating the 14th Dalai Lama on His Birthday

The Living Symbol Of Compassion and Wisdom Turns 90  Every year on July 6th, Tibetans and millions of people around the world come together to reco...
At the center of Vajrayana Buddhism is one of its greatest forms of transformation—Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus Born.

Lotus-Born Guru Rinpoche: A Radiant Tribute to the Second Buddha

The Living Presence of Padmasambhava in Form At the center of Vajrayana Buddhism is one of its greatest forms of transformation—Guru Rinpoche, the ...
Black Manjushri, called in Tibetan Jampel Nagpo, is an energetic and wrathful manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, revered for the fierce compassion and healing power of wisdom in Vajrayāna Buddhism.

Black Manjushri: The Wrathful Healer of Tibetan Buddhism

Who Is Black Manjushri? Black Manjushri, called in Tibetan Jampel Nagpo, is an energetic and wrathful manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, r...
The name references both the  Primordial Buddha (Kuntu Zangpo in Tibetan) and the Bodhisattva of the Mahayana tradition, an important figure in the Mahayana tradition.

Primordial Buddha Samantabhadra and Bodhisattva Samantabhadra: Same Name but Different Forms in Vajrayana Buddhism

Kuntu Zangpo and the Bodhisattva: Why Samantabhadra Is Not Just One Being In the complex and nuanced world of Vajrayana cosmology, it is common to ...
Green Tara is more than an image of enlightened activity in the sacred Himalayan tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

Fearless and Compassionate: The Power of Green Tara in a Himalayan Masterpiece

Discover the Living Energy of Green Tara Green Tara is more than an image of enlightened activity in the sacred Himalayan tradition of Tibetan Budd...
, it is important to recognize that its roots lie deep in the spiritual heart of ancient India

From Nalanda to Tibet: The Great Indian Saints Who Shaped Vajrayana Buddhism

The Great Saints Who Carried Vajrayana from India to Tibet Vajrayana Buddhism, or Tantric and Esoteric Buddhism, is now primarily associated with t...
Pehar Gyalpo is a prominent guardian deity in Tibetan Buddhism, and was originally a gyalpo spirit with a fierce and unpredictable temperament.

Who Is Pehar Gyalpo? A Deep Dive into Tibet’s Worldly Protector

The Guardian Spirit of Tibet: Introducing Pehar Gyalpo Pehar Gyalpo is a prominent guardian deity in Tibetan Buddhism, and was originally a gyalpo ...
Achi Chokyi Drolma is the fully enlightened female protector of the Drikung Kagyu tradition;

Life Story of Achi Chokyi Drolma: The Radiant Protector and Grandmother of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage

The Miraculous Life and Legacy of Achi Chokyi Drolma in Tibetan Buddhism Achi Chokyi Drolma is the fully enlightened female protector of the Drikun...
Vajrasattva is the purifying divine, the being who offers salvation from the tarnish of negative karma and obscuration, and the revered "Lord of Purification."

Vajrasattva Statue: The Radiant Embodiment of Purification and Inner Clarity

Meet Vajrasattva, the Supreme Healer of the Mind In the pure realm of Tibetan Buddhism, Vajrasattva is the purifying divine, the being who offers s...